Director, Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) - Office of Special Projects - R-0196

R-0196 Reference#...1Posting Date: June 4, 2025****Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.Position: Director, Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT)Office of Special ProjectsLocation: Talladega, Alabama, or Decatur, AlabamaReporting to the Executive Director of Special Projects****ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)**Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.**ABOUT THE ROLE**AIDB Special Projects Department is AIDBs collaborative effort to invest additional time and funding with federal partners in order to support the mission of AIDB: to provide comprehensive education and service programs of superior quality to children with sensory differences and their families. Our services reach beyond our campus programs and even beyond our state borders.**ABOUT YOU**You will play a vital role in Special Projects, serving as the primary administrator of the Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) program, a partnership of AIDB and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). You will oversee the CATT budget, plan and organize CATT events, and work closely with other programs with Special Projects.The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, an effective leader, and must be willing to travel across our service area to provide direction and support at events.**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**Must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Leadership, or Special Education.Must possess an Alabama Teaching Certificate upon employment or be able to obtain an Alabama Teaching Certificate through reciprocity within six (6) months of employment.Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.Must possess a certification in visual impairment.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as an educational administrator.Experience supervising a program serving children and youth who are Blind/Visually Impaired.Work history that demonstrates familiarity with AIDB units, and local, state, and national organizations and agencies.**POSITION REQUIREMENTS:**Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDBs Braille Skills Assessment inventory within the first thirty-six months of employment.A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB Evaluation system must be obtained within the first twelve months of employment, and must achieve at least INTERMEDIATE within the first thirty-six months of employment.Must possess a valid drivers license and be eligible to be insured by AIDB insurance carriers.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.Past work history must indicate good leadership skills, good interpersonal skills, good judgment, the ability to think creatively and flexibly, and the ability to exercise individual initiative.Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel across the United States.Must have knowledge of federal and state statutes and laws concerning education and programming, particularly as they relate to individuals who are Blind or DeafBlind.Must be able to develop and maintain rapport with staff members, students, parents, alumni, public school personnel, APH, and other external organizations.Must have work history demonstrating the ability to motivate, align efforts, set goals, delegate, and monitor effectively.Knowledge of current trends and issues in the education of individuals who are Blind or DeafBlind, rehabilitation services, transition planning, and/or career development planning.Must have work history demonstrating the ability to manage projects and deadlines as well as to work in a large service area.Must demonstrate competency in effective, professional communication with a variety of individuals.Perform other duties, including cross-campus duties, as assigned.Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."**Benefits:**Health Insurance availableDental Insurance availableVision Insurance availableTeachers Retirement System (TRS)Deferred compensation options availablePaid time offOnsite Daycare in Talladega**SALARY: $75,000 - $100,000 Scale A1 Rank 04(260 days)Direct deposit is required.This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.**Deadline for Application: July 3,2025Click Below to Apply: